How far is Willowbrook, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.99 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.26 mi
32.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.26 mi
Kilometers
32.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.99 mi
Kilometers
38.61 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Willowbrook
Thu, Oct 15, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willowbrook
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willowbrook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Addison
IL

Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Willowbrook
12 mi
00h 16m
To Hoffman Estates
12 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willowbrook and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willowbrook and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgemoor Drive

    28 m · 7 sec · Ridgemoor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · South Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 63rd Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kingery Highway

    10 mi · 15 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1746 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook and Hoffman Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingery Highway
10 mi · 42%
I 290 West
9.12 mi · 38%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 7%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 4%
I 290
0.77 mi · 3%
63rd Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kingery Highway

Turn right onto Kingery Highway

10 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 16m from Willowbrook
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willowbrook and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willowbrook to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Willowbrook and 12 miles from Hoffman Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Willowbrook and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Addison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.

RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

21 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 20.26 mi (32.61 km).

Willowbrook

#1 Willowbrook

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,507
Coordinates41.7697500, -87.9358900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgemoor Drive (-87.935923, 41.769824)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.93
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.97 $7.93
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $5.84 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $6.57 $5.59 $11.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willowbrook and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 15:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.